GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,248 km
6,989 miles
SKG
Thessaloniki
Greece
Distance
11,248 km
6,989 mi / 6,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL SKG
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
IATA Code GDL SKG
ICAO Code MMGL LGTS
City Guadalajara Thessaloniki
Country Mexico Greece
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Athens
Elevation 5,016 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 40.520000, 22.970000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Thessaloniki (SKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece is 11,248 kilometers (6,989 miles / 6,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Guadalajara, it's 11:36 in Thessaloniki. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,994 feet between the two airports. Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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